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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.47, 22,544.75 and 6,261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.47, 22,544.75 and 6,261.33 is: 9,392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.47 : 22,544.75 = 6,261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.47/22,544.75 = 6,261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.47x = 22,544.75 × 6,261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.47x = 141,160,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,160,219.71/15,028.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.85

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